Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis register new partnership records together in IPL

Virat Kohli made history during an IPL match against Rajasthan by scoring his first fifty at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur after 16 years. He hit a half-century in just 39 balls, marking his third fifty in five matches since returning from a break for the birth of his child.

In addition to his fifty, Kohli achieved another remarkable milestone in his IPL career: he became the first player to surpass 7,500 runs in the tournament’s history. This puts him far ahead of Shikhar Dhawan, his closest competitor.

Virat Kohli & Faf du Plessis’ record-breaking partnership

Kohli’s innings was marked by aggressive play, especially during his partnership with Faf du Plessis, which yielded a quickfire 100 runs for the first wicket. This was their fifth century partnership for RCB in the IPL. Kohli’s innings, filled with three sixes and four boundaries, showed his determination and intent right from the beginning.

Despite previously struggling at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Kohli displayed a different level of determination this time, particularly against Rajasthan’s left-arm pacers and part-time bowlers like Riyan Parag.

Virat Kohli fits with records

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis have proven to be a formidable opening pair, securing the sixth position for the most 100-plus partnerships for any wicket. Their dynamic partnership has yielded six such stands, showcasing their synergy and prowess at the top of the order. This achievement highlights their consistency and ability to provide solid starts for their team, making them a force to be reckoned with in the IPL.

Faf du Plessis ended his performance in 44 runs. Kohli’s stellar performance also propelled him to the top of the Orange Cap race, as he became the first player to surpass 250 runs in the season, leaving behind other contenders like Riyan Parag from Rajasthan Royals.

However, with a stealer performance of Virat, he scored 113 runs and gave a target of 184 to Rajasthan.